Former Union Workhouse, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Sturminster Poor Law Union was formed on 4th December, 1835. The new workhouse, for 150 inmates, was built in 1838 at the north of Sturminster Newton. The architect was Lewis Vulliamy. The design was a variation on the Poor Law Commissioner's model "Y" plan by Kempthorne. After being used as an old people's home for many years, the building was abandoned and became derelict. Many of the original buildings were demolished around 1980, leaving the entrance block and chapel. The site has since been redeveloped as a day centre for the elderly and social services offices.
